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Organizations focus a lot of effort on conveying gratitude to financial donors. Sometimes the essential and important work of volunteers can appear invisible to other stakeholders. Why not showcase the impact of your volunteers, too? By creating an annual report for your volunteers, you can build a sense of community among volunteers, demonstrate the importance […]
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What tone do you strike with donors in the midst of a global pandemic? How do you support your coworkers and employees while working remotely? What should your board be doing? Will this crisis change philanthropy forever? We know you’re grappling with a lot of questions and hard decisions right now. We’ve sifted through countless […]
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Any person who expresses interest in your organization could become important to your organization, whether as a volunteer, donor, or advocate. Unless they hear from you after the initial point of contact, though, it’s unlikely they’ll become involved. Are you missing out on potential supporters? Here are some common sources of names that may be […]
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If you hear the term “major donor” and feel that your organization is too small to steward major donors, think again. The word “major” is relative. Whatever your scale is, your organization probably already has the support of some major donors. By proactively stewarding them, you can build lasting and growing support for your organization. […]
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A fundraiser’s day is often spent interacting face-to-face with donors or entering donations into the database and generating acknowledgment letters. What to do if you find yourself working from home unexpectedly? We’ve put together ideas to help Little Green Light users maximize productivity during this time: Tip #1: Catch up on trainings and webinars. Whether […]
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Are you a fundraiser looking for some good books to add to your reading list? Here are four books I enjoyed that I think will especially resonate with anyone involved in the nonprofit sector. We fed an island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time by José Andrés This is […]
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When your fundraising appeal winds down, make time to evaluate it so that you can repeat what worked and change what didn’t. Here are four key questions to consider in your evaluation. Question 1: Did your appeal meet its financial goal? If you exceeded it, by how much? If you didn’t meet it, what was […]
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Looking to show some extra appreciation to your most ardent donors? In this post, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to let your donors know how much your organization appreciates their generosity. A Day in the Life Put together a day-in-the-life piece to send to a special group of donors. This could be written […]
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By making a plan for the day after GivingTuesday, you’ll be sure to harness the power of this annual giving day far beyond the actual day. Donor retention is the backbone of a successful fundraising program. GivingTuesday is a great opportunity to encourage gifts from first-time and repeat donors alike, and you can ensure that the […]
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You’ve drafted your appeal letter, you’ve revised it a couple of times, and you’re feeling pretty good about it—but now you can’t decide if it’s polished enough to send. Sound familiar? To take away the guesswork, we’ve put together six questions you can use to efficiently determine if your letter is ready to send or […]
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